For children, learning to read opens up worlds of adventure and fun, limited only by imagination. For me, going to the library as a child meant a long ride on my bike. Today, it is possible to read a book simply by clicking a mouse.

Called StoryPlace: The Children’s Digital Library, this site is an online library of books and activities for preschool and elementary children. There are online stories (such as Little Red High Tops), online activities (such as Count The Bananas), and a take home activity (currently how to make a paper bag puppet). There are several subject areas, each with a different theme, such as colors, monkeys, and teddy bears. [...]